The Angelic Conversation Derek Jarman 1987 Japan First Edition w/ Note Rare

The Angelic Conversation By Derek Jarman Hardcover Book Rare Vintage Edition (Japan First Edition, 1987)  This is the Japan-only first edition (初版第1刷, dated December 25, 1987) of Derek Jarman’s The Angelic Conversation, published in Tokyo by Takashi Asai. Closely connected to Jarman’s 1985 experimental film of the same name, the book combines still imagery, Japanese text, and production notes in a distinctive late-1980s graphic style.  The edition was produced with support from the British Film Institute and members of Jarman’s creative circle and distributed domestically in Japan in small numbers. It was never officially released outside Japan and is now very difficult to find. A valuable collectible for admirers of his work.  Provenance This copy was originally sent as a gift from Editorial Director Tomoko Kitaori  to the current owner.  The book still contains an original handwritten note from Moriyama, one of the people thanked in the credits.   Condition Very good vintage condition with light surface/edge wear on the covers, a tight binding, and clean interior pages.    Approximate dimensions: 7.5 inches (height) x 5 inches (width).  Tags Derek Jarman, The Angelic Conversation, Japanese art book, 1987 first edition, queer cinema, Uplink Japan, Takashi Asai, Tomoko Kitaori, British Film Institute, cult cinema book, film monograph.